Rising since 2017, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadara since 2006
Babies named Hadara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Hadara is a Hebrew name meaning 'splendor' or 'glory,' traditionally used for girls. It first appeared in the United States in 2006, ranking 4,987th in 2025 with about 1 in 61,818 newborn girls receiving the name that year. The name has been steadily rising in usage since 2017, with 2025 marking its peak year so far. Hadara's biblical connections and melodic sound contribute to its appeal among Jewish and Hebrew-speaking families. Its simplicity and grace make it a distinctive yet accessible choice in the modern landscape of baby names.
Hadara derives from the Hebrew root h-d-r, meaning 'splendor' or 'glory,' related to the word 'hadar' (splendor, majesty). It appears in biblical contexts, notably in the name Hadassah (Esther's Hebrew name). In modern times, Hadara has been used in Israel and among Jewish communities, gaining some visibility as a given name since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hadi, Dara
Variants: Hadar
Sibling names for Hadara
Names that share Hadara's style, for a brother or sister.
